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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.44, 537.09 and 242.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.44, 537.09 and 242.43 is: 363.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.44 : 537.09 = 242.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.44/537.09 = 242.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.44x = 537.09 × 242.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.44x = 130,206.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,206.73/358.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.26

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